World Bee Day Streaming Suggestions
Today we celebrate the outsized importance of some very small creatures DC Environmental Film Festival May 20 is World Bee Day, a internationally-celebrated holiday to acknowledge the outsized role these…
Plant believed extinct for 60 years suddenly reappears
Ptilotus senarius grows in such a remote part of Australia that it's a miracle it was rediscovered at all. Credit: Aaron Bean/inaturalist.org/observations/288434421 The discovery began when Aaron Bean, a professional…
The Biggest Mistakes That Slow Down Your Metabolism
Health & Wellness Common habits and oversights that research links to reduced metabolic efficiency — and what the science actually says. April 27, 20267 min readEditorial Report Introduction Metabolism is…
The Daily Habit That’s as Bad as Smoking for Your Heart!
Daily habits profoundly impact our health, and surprisingly, one such habit can be as detrimental to your heart as smoking. While many are aware of the dangers of smoking, there’s…
21st Session of the UNFF – Summary report, 11–15 May 2026
21st Session of the UNFF “Forests are a test of our ability to deliver on promises of multilateralism,” UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President Lok Bahadur Thapa stressed at…
Moving Beyond Recognition Toward Repair for Enslavement
Matiangai Sirleaf Published on May 8, 2026 In March, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a historic resolution condemning chattel enslavement and the trade in enslaved people. The legally non-binding resolution recognizes…
Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds
New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease. MAY 16, 2026 08:20 You may have brushed…
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays…
Trump’s Appalling Racial Legacy
The Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act has cemented President Trump’s legacy in erasing civil rights and equal opportunity. State Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis), center, marches with…
7th moment of silence added to 9/11 commemoration ceremony in Lower Manhattan. Here’s who it will honor.
During this year's commemoration ceremony in Lower Manhattan to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks, a new moment of silence will be added for those who have died from 9/11-related…